12 February 2017
Match winner in the Derby d'Italia, Juan Cuadrado produced another star turn tonight at Cagliari, proving to be a constant thorn in the hosts' side down the right flank. Needless to say, he was happy with the win over the Rossoblu.
"It was massively important to win tonight," the Colombian explained post-match. "We must keep going - we're on the right track - and give 100% in every game.
“Personally I try to give everything in training and matches. At times I play well, on other occasions less so, but at least I know I've given it my best shot."
Once again the Old Lady's formation got the best out of the wide man.
"It definitely helps to play a bit further forward. Either way, whether we play with four or five, I have to do a lot of running. The coach always asks me to help the full-back out a lot - be it [Stephan] Lichtsteiner or Dani Alves. I try to do what he asks me to and improve week in, week out."
While Gonzalo Higuain will get the plaudits for a brace, the Bianconeri front line is brimming with star quality.
"We have so many good players up top. Gonzalo is scoring lots of goals but [Paulo] Dybala, [Mario] Mandzukic and [Marko] Pjaca - who's a real talent and will soon have the chance to show it - are performing well. We must all keep giving 100% for the team.
“Now we'll focus on Palermo, which is a huge game. We'll concentrate on winning to go into the Champions League match with confidence high so we can get a result."
